DISASTERS is the debut album from the trio Black Water, featuring former members of The Meltdowns. It was recorded by the band at their Jersey City studio space and at home over the summer and fall of 2009. It was mixed over beer and mixed drinks during the winter.

REVIEW FROM Rich Quinlan of JERSEY BEAT

I am consistently surprised by high quality bands that are forced to be self-sufficient because no label has demonstrated the insight to sign them. One can add Black Water to that list, for this Jersey trio has compiled a very impressive debut. There is a great deal of action taking place in these songs, and the band feels confident enough to explore a variety of nuances on “On A Grid”, “Arizona” and “Keep Your Eyes Closed”, as vocalist/guitarist Adam Copeland produces one crunchy, impassioned riff after another. Supporting him are the intricate skills of bassist Gerry Griffin and drummer Lloyd Naideck. Both offer warm backing vocals, particularly so on “Oh My God’, but there are numerous subtle assistances as well. Each piece of Disasters rollicks and snaps with an infectious energy, and while most tracks clock in well past the five minute mark, none of the songs overstay their welcomes or become redundant. Of course, since I have a short attention span, I am drawn to the shortest number of the bunch, the rocking “Drugstore Model”. The spatial breadth of “7 Years” is both ethereal as well as intense and this is a difficult balance to strike. I do not know much about the background of this band, but these guys sound as if they have played together for quite a while, for there is a seamless cohesion that dominates the disc. This is one to support for Black Water are highly talented and deserving of greater recognition.